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Students paid more for higher education in Parker County in 2022-23 school year

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Dr. Tod Allen Farmer President | Weatherford College

Dr. Tod Allen Farmer President | Weatherford College

College tuition fees rose 14.5% in Parker County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Data shows that students paid $6,395 on average to attend Weatherford College courses at the time, $808 more than the previous school year.

For comparison, Texas universities charge students an annual average of $10,636 per year.

At the time, a total of $1.6 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who enrolled in the university. Additionally, federal student loans reached $375,678.

Currently, there are 5,445 students enrolled in Weatherford College.

Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.

According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.

Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.

Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.

Total Student Aid in Weatherford College in 2022-23 School Year

InstitutionNumber of Students Receiving GrantsTotal Amount of Grants ReceivedAverage Amount of Grant Per StudentNumber of Students Receiving LoansTotal Amount of Loans ReceivedAverage Amount of Loans Per Student
Weatherford College208$1,616,151$7,77073$375,678$5,146

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